Childminder in Hillingdon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder has a wealth of experience caring for children. She provides a homely and welcoming environment where children receive a good level of emotional support and reassurance. Her kind and nurturing approach helps children to settle well and feel safe and secure in her care. Babies listen and respond positively to her. Children confidently explore the environment and readily go to her for cuddles when they need reassurance. Older ones enjoy playing with the toys and find books that are of interest to them. Children seek out the childminder to join in their games. They sit closely during their play and ask for support without hesitation. Children start to make positive relationships with the co-childminder. Children are independent, confident and assertive. They lead their own play and demonstrate a can-do attitude to their learning. They become absorbed in imaginative activities and show determination as they refine their physical skills.

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The provision is good

Children develop good early literacy skills. They enjoy books, learn the sounds that letters represent, and are eager to name objects on the puzzles. The childminder is skilful at introducing new vocabulary. Children gain a good understanding of language and communicate their needs with ease. They enjoy their time at the setting, have fun as they learn and are eager to try new things. Children, including those for whom English is an additional language, make good progress from their starting points, although activities could sometimes be more challenging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her observations of children to understand their individual levels of development, interests and learning styles. She incorporates their next steps in learning into her planning. Overall, this has a positive impact on developing children's knowledge and skills across the seven areas of learning. However, at times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to offer even greater challenge for children in order to routinely extend their learning even further. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For instance, she encourages babies to crawl to reach favourite toys. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be physically active and become aware of their bodies. She teaches young children to label and name the parts of their bodies as they sing rhymes and copy funny facial expressions. n The childminder introduces children to mathematical language as she chats with

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need to do better?

them. For example, she counts out toys and helps them to check if resources are shared fairly. The childminder uses teaching opportunities in everyday activities. She was able to explain how she uses trips to the supermarket as an opportunity to teach children how to behave in social situations. She provides children with opportunities to develop their early writing skills through painting and art and crafts activities.

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need to do better?

19 February 2020 n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say that she has a lovely manner with children and is kind, calm and patient. They indicate that their children are happy and well behaved and know what is expected of them. Parents are impressed by the variety of toys that the childminder provides. They appreciate the healthy snacks and drinks offered and support the childminder's approach to health and well-being. n The childminder shares information with parents effectively. She provides a flexible childcare service that meets the differing needs of children and their families. The childminder liaises with parents to establish information about the children so that she can meet their needs from the start. However, she does not make use of all opportunities to strengthen her knowledge or continue her professional development effectively enough to further raise the quality of her

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teaching. Furthermore, the childminder does not make enough use of self- evaluation to identify aspects of her practice that could be better. As a result, she does not have a clear vision of how to improve her service. However, she does have a clear view of her existing strengths.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to identify a child at risk of harm from, for instance, extremist views or behaviours, and how to report a concern. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training such as safeguarding and first aid. She completes rigorous risk assessments in her home and on outings, and swift action is taken to minimise identified hazards. The childminder knows what to do if there is a fire in her setting and has an evacuation plan in place.

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should:

n increase children's learning opportunities even further by providing additional challenge to help them to achieve the highest levels of progress n extend the process of self-evaluation to highlight more clearly the strengths and weaknesses of current practice and continually drive forward improvement n strengthen professional development and focus on ways to reach the highest standards of practice, including through keeping up to date with new legislation and guidance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249328 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10138009 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Cowley, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She works from her home with her sister, who is also a registered childminder. She offers care Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n A learning walk was undertaken with the childminder to discuss activities and intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact these have on their development. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector talked to the childminder and children at suitable times. n The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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